When scarring (adhesions) or
abnormal conditions make it difficult to use laparoscopy to see inside the
abdomen.

For diagnosis of pelvic symptoms; treatment can be done at
the same time.

For PID, laparotomy is not done as often as laparoscopy, which requires special equipment and training. But laparotomy is done if a hospital is not equipped for laparoscopy, or if another problem is suspected, such as a ruptured appendix.

The hospital or surgery center may send you instructions on how to
get ready for your surgery or a nurse may call you with instructions before
your surgery.

Right after surgery, you will be taken to a recovery area where
nurses will care for and observe you. You most likely will stay in the recovery
area for 1 to 4 hours, and then you will be moved to a hospital room. In
addition to any special instructions from your doctor, your nurse will explain
information to help you during your recovery.

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